PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING OF OFFICER CANDIDATES

Solicitation B-27-242, issued by the Middlesex County Office of Purchasing, seeks a qualified provider to conduct in-person psychological testing and evaluations for candidates applying to the Sheriff's Office, Prosecutor's Office, and the Department of Corrections and Youth Services. The contract spans twenty-four consecutive months and is awarded based on the lowest unit cost per psychological test. To be eligible, vendors must be New Jersey Licensed Psychologists with a doctoral degree in psychology, at least five years of experience in screening for sworn law enforcement positions, and board certification in police and public safety psychology. The scope of work includes testing for approximately 208 candidates across various agencies and the potential for critical incident debriefings. Bidders must submit their proposals via the electronic procurement portal by November 13, 2026, at 10:00 am. Required submission documents include a price certification, corporate resolution, and a notice of exceptions. Before the award, contractors must provide a Business Registration Certificate, Certificate of Liability Insurance, and various compliance disclosures regarding the ADA, HIPAA, and investment activities in Iran, Russia, and Belarus. The contract mandates strict adherence to equal employment opportunity standards, with penalties of 50.00 dollars per person per day for non-discrimination violations. Payments are processed monthly following approval by the Board of County Commissioners, and multi-year obligations are subject to annual fund appropriation.